Originally Posted by NoEntry2k:
“I’d probably add Hawaii Five O and Blue Bloods into that CBS potential axe list. Both have now reached the point required for syndication and are expensive to make while pulling in very average ratings (that admittedly look a bit better when you consider they are on a Friday). But I admit I’d put The Mentalist and The Good Wife at the top of the axe list, with Hawaii Five O and Blue Bloods at the bottom of the list. Those are the 4 dramas I think CBS are currently looking long and hard at.”
Blue Bloods is without a doubt safe. Neither that or Five 0 are in danger. Blue Bloods delivers 10-12 million a week and the demos are brilliant. Hardly average. It's most recent episode earned 14 million viewers when combined with DVR as well. Plus it is the number 1 show on Friday, the weakest day of the week any show can ever air on.
Blue Bloods has already been signed for Syndication, starting next fall.
The Mentalist will likely be cancelled but The Good wife will be given a final sixth season, or perhaps both will be goners.
Taking away the shows already mentioned, in terms of dramas, CBS are now left with CSI, Person of interest, Both NCIS shows, Elementary and Intelligence. Intelligence is doing terrible and is their lowest rated show at the moment so that is a goner. The others are all strong performers.